The Town of Whitby has a program for property owners seeking tax relief because of sickness or extreme poverty. This program is governed by section 357 of the Municipal Act. Learn how to apply

Application

Download or Contact us for a copy of the Sickness or Extreme Poverty Tax Refund Application, then complete and submit it by email or send it to:

Town of Whitby - Tax Services
575 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8

You can also submit it by fax to 905.686.7005

All applications must be received by the last day of February of the year following the year that the application is made.You need to reapply each year for the tax relief.

After you apply

We'll forward a copy of your application to the Assessment Review Board. The Assessment Review Board (ARB) will schedule a closed hearing to review your application. The Assessment Review Board (ARB) will require copies of supporting documentation from you for income and expenses claimed on this application form.

If you're making this application for medical reasons, the Assessment Review Board will also require copies of any supporting medical documentation that would relate to this application.

Next steps

After your hearing has been scheduled, we will contact you so that you can submit this supporting documentation to the office and so that copies can be prepared prior to the hearing. The ARB will make their decision based on the information provided at the hearing.